The
three teams in Southern Philippines (Journey Church, Tropical Harvesters and
Island Ministries) have spent their days building relationships with people in each village and sharing the love of Christ. In total, there have
been 4 professions of faith this week alone- praise God! Whether it be
during transportation, meals, or ministry time, each team has used their own
gifts and abilities to share the gospel.
On June 13, one team was presented with an unique opportunity. Upon arrival at their first Bible
study of the day, the team realized the man they were there to see wasn’t
home, and decided to turn back and follow where ever the Lord was leading them.
They remembered that next door to where they were staying lived an old man.
They had heard stories about the state of this man’s life and that, “It
wouldn’t even be worth their time to try and talk to him.” Nonetheless, the
Spirit moved and they decided to see if the man was open to listen. Quickly,
the team learned that the man, Tito M, was open to listen as well as
responsive. He had been a drunkard his whole life, and his family abandoned him
years ago. On his own, he was forced to find shelter in a small portico with no
walls, and rely on the kindness of others to provide for his physical needs.
When presented with the gospel, Tito M expressed that he had never even
heard the name, Jesus, because he was never taken to church as a child. Tito
M explained that he knew he was broken and wanted to accept the free gift
of Jesus Christ. The team will continue to pour into this new believer’s life
through Bible study and fellowship.
We continue to pray for
understanding of the gospel, that people who hear will be curious enough to
want to learn more.
Please pray for more
opportunities to share the gospel with the communities and for the Lord to open
the hearts of those who need to know about the true love of Christ.
Pray for
unity among each team as we continue to grow closer as a family and body of
believers.
-Bailey
Media Team Member
Tropical Harvesters, Journey Church TH, & Island Ministry Teams